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Tinley Park Village Board recognizes 2 local businesses

By South Cook News Report | Feb 18, 2023

During its Feb. 7 meeting, the Tinley Park Village Board welcomed the owners of two village businesses as part of a monthly business spotlight program.

Pritzker on abortion rights: 'People come to Illinois to exercise what are their fundamental rights'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 16, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is one of two Democratic state leaders now pledging to defend access to abortion procedures while pushing the federal government to do more.

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Robbery victim attorney to City of Chicago: 'Why was this criminal and his crew allowed to, over a course of days, commit complete mayhem?'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 16, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been slapped with a lawsuit over the city's non-pursuit policy by a Lincoln Park culinary student who was shot three times during a robbery on the North Side last year on Feb. 9.

Miller on Chicago's falling arrest rates: 'We need more officers on the street'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 16, 2023

Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) has major concerns over recent statistics showing that while crime is up in Chicago, arrest rates are falling exponentially, and he is blaming it on the city’s leadership.

Dodge on low arrest rates: ‘Until city and state leaders do their jobs to enforce the law, it won’t change’

By South Cook News Report | Feb 14, 2023

On the heels of the release of arrest statistics that show that the Chicago Police Department is letting more than a fair share of major crimes go unresolved, Orchard Park Trustee Jim Dodge addressed the matter.

District 96 Director of Teaching and Learning Dolezal: 'What would conferences in mid-October look like?'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 13, 2023

The District 96 Board of Education discussed establishing its 2023-24 academic calendar during its Jan. 18 meeting.

Central Elementary Principal Gatz: 'I think for me the most exciting part about this was the student initiative'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 13, 2023

The Riverside District 96 Board of Education heard a presentation from Central Elementary students during its Jan. 18 meeting.

Pro socialism: Kelly embraces ‘socialist policies in the United States’

By South Cook News Report | Feb 9, 2023

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) voted “no” on H.Con.Res.9, a resolution denouncing socialism.

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Thanos on run for Orland D135 School Board: 'I feel that I could add value to their team and should be able to help them with the initiatives'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 8, 2023

Patti Thanos, a candidate for the Orland D135 School Board, said she feels the current board is doing well, but thinks she could add value to the team.

Janice Wells, Co Principal of Rich Township Schools: 'Our juniors and seniors are really pulling their weight in either recovery courses'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 7, 2023

The Rich Township Board of Education received an update from school leaders to begin the new year during its Jan. 24 meeting.

Lightfoot on Brown: 'He is, in this moment, leading our department'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 6, 2023

Last week Chicago mayoral candidates took part in a forum, highlighted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot standing by her record in battling the crime issue plaguing the city.

Palos Park receives update on emergency services in community

By South Cook News Report | Feb 6, 2023

Palos Park Village Council heard an update during a recent council meeting from Officer Frank Flores, who outlined the progress of the Community Emergency Response Team program.

Vasquez on ComEd deal: 'This all sounds like old Chicago to me'

By South Cook News Report | Feb 6, 2023

A proposed deal with electric utility company Commonwealth Edison brokered by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was blocked from advancing during a City Council meeting on Wednesday, according to a WTTW article published on Thursday

Illinois' Miller condemns DCFS for 'willfully and wrongly' locking up children

By South Cook News Report | Feb 5, 2023

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Robinson) has condemned the Illinois DCFS following a report that accuses the agency of “willfully and wrongly” leaving dozens of children locked away in juvenile jails.

Tyrell on PBIS program: 'We're really looking at our inventory of our current behavioral, social, emotional initiatives'

By South Cook News Report | Jan 31, 2023

The Evergreen Park School District recently received an update on a student mental health and behavioral initiative.

Hillcrest's Teaney: Program has 'been very successful for us'

By South Cook News Report | Jan 30, 2023

The Bremen High School District 228 Board of Education recently learned about a new method for engaging students.

Pritzker: DeSantis' criticism of AP high school curriculum 'political grandstanding'

By South Cook News Report | Jan 27, 2023

In what could be a preview of what voters can expect in the run-up to the 2024 presidential race, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sparring with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over education.

Tinley Village Board appoints two employees, recognizes two businesses

By South Cook News Report | Jan 26, 2023

The Tinley Park Village Board met on January 17 and appointed two new employees as well as recognizing two local businesses.

Orland Park's Pekau criticizes state lawmakers for pushing through pay raises, other bills in lame-duck session

By South Cook News Report | Jan 25, 2023

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is blasting lawmakers in Springfield over a number of enactments they signed off on during the lame-duck legislative session.

City Council recognizes Simeon and Mount Carmel Catholic football teams for state titles

By South Cook News Report | Jan 24, 2023

Last week the City Council of Chicago recognized the Simeon and Mount Carmel football teams for winning their respective state titles this past fall.

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Tinley Park Village Board recognizes 2 local businesses

Pritzker on abortion rights: 'People come to Illinois to exercise what are their fundamental rights'

Robbery victim attorney to City of Chicago: 'Why was this criminal and his crew allowed to, over a course of days, commit complete mayhem?'

Miller on Chicago's falling arrest rates: 'We need more officers on the street'

Dodge on low arrest rates: ‘Until city and state leaders do their jobs to enforce the law, it won’t change’

District 96 Director of Teaching and Learning Dolezal: 'What would conferences in mid-October look like?'

Central Elementary Principal Gatz: 'I think for me the most exciting part about this was the student initiative'

Pro socialism: Kelly embraces ‘socialist policies in the United States’

Thanos on run for Orland D135 School Board: 'I feel that I could add value to their team and should be able to help them with the initiatives'

Janice Wells, Co Principal of Rich Township Schools: 'Our juniors and seniors are really pulling their weight in either recovery courses'

Lightfoot on Brown: 'He is, in this moment, leading our department'

Palos Park receives update on emergency services in community

Vasquez on ComEd deal: 'This all sounds like old Chicago to me'

Illinois' Miller condemns DCFS for 'willfully and wrongly' locking up children

Tyrell on PBIS program: 'We're really looking at our inventory of our current behavioral, social, emotional initiatives'

Hillcrest's Teaney: Program has 'been very successful for us'

Pritzker: DeSantis' criticism of AP high school curriculum 'political grandstanding'

Tinley Village Board appoints two employees, recognizes two businesses

Orland Park's Pekau criticizes state lawmakers for pushing through pay raises, other bills in lame-duck session

City Council recognizes Simeon and Mount Carmel Catholic football teams for state titles

Orland Park Mayor Pekau questions Jim Dodge’s record ahead of mayoral race

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